Mary M. Carr, 97, of Bergton, VA, passed away October 22, 2022 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Fred Dove.

She was born September 22, 1925 in Bergton and was a daughter to the late William Casper and Dottie Victoria Smith Dove.

Mary was a B.H.S. graduate of 1945.  She taught school at Bergton for a period of time.  She worked at Rockingham Poultry for several years.  Mary was a caregiver for many children over the years, including her grandchildren.  She was an excellent homemaker! She enjoyed planting and tending a large vegetable garden, cooking and canning.  She was an excellent cook and won many blue ribbons, grand prizes and sweepstakes ribbons at the Bergton Fair and Rockingham County Fair.  She enjoyed sewing, mending clothes, making baby blankets and embroidery.  She was a member of the Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Bergton.

On August 21, 1945 she married Elmer D. Carr, Jr., who preceded her in death May 2, 2009.  They celebrated 63 years of marriage.

Mary is survived by sons; William Dewitt Carr (Brenda), of Criders, Delmas Carr (Madeline), of Bergton, Don Carr (Micki), of Bergton, daughter; Karen Dove (Fred), of Fulks Run, grandchildren; Deanna Ritchie (Pete), Wm. Dee Carr (Amanda),Travis Carr (Jennifer), James Carr (Katie), Donica Carr (Justin), Beth Dellinger (Shanon), Wesley Dove (Cindy), 10 great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren with two on the way, and a number of nieces and nephews.  She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Three brothers; William Lester Dove, Jason Dove, Edward Dove, and five sister; Nora Lantz, Alma Dove, Lelia Lewis, Thelma Lantz, Ethel May, preceded her in death.

Pastor Barbara Krumm will conduct a funeral service 2 PM Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Bergton.  Burial will be in Martin Luther Lutheran Cemetery.

Friends may view and sign a guestbook Monday from 10 AM- 7 PM and Tuesday from 9 AM- 7 PM at the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Martin Luther Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Eddie Wittig, 18326 Crab Run Rd., Bergton, VA 22811.

The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice for their amazing care and support.